During this time, while your volunteer program may not be running, it is important to keep your volunteers engaged and ensure they feel connected while they are away. Here are some ideas to keep you volunteers engaged:
- Regular online catch ups
- Email updates
- Text messages
- Social media posts
- Phone calls (especially for those without access to technology)
- Share a video message from CEO/Board Member
- Ask volunteers to complete a survey
- Offer online training
- Consider offering virtual volunteering
Private group on social media
If you don’t have one already, starting a private group on social media is a great way to engage with your volunteers. It gives you a platform to share updates and is a great way for the volunteers to connect with each other. Here are some ideas of how you can engage with volunteers via a private group on social media:
- Share updates on what is happening during isolation
- Share thank you video messages
- Share statistics, facts and a timeline on what work has been achieved thanks to your volunteers
- Ask volunteers to share stories of their volunteering experience and colleagues
- Share a fun guessing game or competition. Eg: pet photos, baby photos, best recipe or best DIY project
